wmabantajr
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I am powering a single pole switch off the load side of a GFCI. The switch powers a very low amperage fluorescent fixture. Would turning the switch on trip the GFCI?
Would a switch wired too the load side of a GFCI trip the GFCI?
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kwired
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As long as the returning neutral from the light passes through the GFCI load side terminal - no.
John120/240
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What kwired said. But does this light require GFCI protection for some reason ? Is the GFCI in another room from this fixture ?
If the GFCI feeds other receptacles & then trips, your light won't work thus causing trouble shooting head aches.
If the GFCI feeds other receptacles & then trips, your light won't work thus causing trouble shooting head aches.
jeremysterling
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I worked on some aquarium display flourescent lights that would trip the GFCI only when I used 2-lamp T8 GE instant start ballasts.
When I used a different manufacturer's ballast, I had no issues.
When I used a different manufacturer's ballast, I had no issues.
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I have a fluorescent fixture in our bathroom that is on a GFCI, and a few of times a year, the GFCI will trip when you turn the light off.
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High parasitic capacitive current surge caused by the inductive kick when you open the switch at just the right part of the cycle?
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